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    Louisiana Boston Qualifying Races

    4 total races
    Top BQ rate: Louisiana Marathon (9.1%)

    Part of the Southeast region

    Upcoming races

    Next 3 races with dates still ahead of us

    New Orleans Marathon

    New Orleans, LA
    Emerging BQ
    November 14, 2026
    Cool (40–60°F), ideal racing conditions
    Very Flat

    Louisiana Marathon

    Baton Rouge, LA
    Emerging BQ
    January 17, 2027
    Medium (500 - 1,999)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    Every Womans Marathon

    New Orleans, LA
    Emerging BQ
    February 28, 2027
    Large (2,000 - 9,999)
    Cool (35–50°F)
    Mostly Flat

    All Louisiana races

    Every Boston qualifier currently hosted in Louisiana

    Zydeco Marathon

    Lafayette, LA
    Emerging BQ
    March 8, 2026
    Small (<500)
    Cool to mild (45–65°F), variable conditions
    Very Flat

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